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Milk beats sports drink in female resistance training study

guy.montague-jones@decisionnews.com — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +0100

Skimmed milk may be a better training aid for female resistance athletes than a sports drink thanks to its calcium and protein content, according to a new study.

FrieslandCampina pledges to reduce dependence on dairy basics

guy.montague-jones@decisionnews.com — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +0100

FrieslandCampina is seeking to become less dependent on milk powder, casein, and basic cheese after these categories contributed to a double-digit drop in revenue for 2009.

New test method makes staphylococci detection quicker and easier

rory.harrington@decisionnews.com — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +0100

A new diagnostic test method will make the identification and enumeration of coagulase-positive staphylococci (CPS) in foods both simpler and significantly quicker, said Oxoid.

Fonterra welcomes farmers from collapsed organic co-op

guy.montague-jones@decisionnews.com — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +0100

Fonterra has offered to sign up the famers left stranded after the recent collapse of the New Zealand Organic Dairy Farmers Co-operative (NZODFC).

Seda UK unveils £12m investment boost

rory.harrington@decisionnews.com — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +0100

Seda UK has announced a four-year investment programme totalling £12m will boost capacity and competitiveness at its plant in Wales.

Europe moves closer to mandatory country of origin labelling

guy.montague-jones@decisionnews.com — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +0100

The Environment Committee of the European Parliament has voted in favour of mandatory country of origin labelling for several foods including dairy products.

Flexible dual freezing system boosts capacity and efficiency

rory.harrington@decisionnews.com — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +0100

A unique two-in-one cryogenic freezing system offers cost savings and optimises efficiency, while its versatility allows producers to adapt to changing market demands, said manufacturer Air Products.

UK investigates baby milk marketing enforcement

shane.starling@decisionnews.com — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +0100

A UK government committee looking into European Union baby milk marketing laws has raised issues with local enforcement procedures which it says need to be addressed.

The HVP recall: Damage control déjà vu

caroline.scott-thomas@decisionnews.com — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +0100

Not again! It emerged last week that Basic Food Flavors, the company behind the ongoing HVP recall, knew its products were tainted with salmonella but carried on shipping them anyway. Déjà vu anyone?

Active and intelligent packaging regs - evolution and innovation

rory.harrington@decisionnews.com — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +0100

New active and intelligent packaging rules and guidelines introduced last year across Europe should bring much-needed clarity to the sector and pave the way for innovation, said one expert as he set out how the system could work in practice.